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Mark Chilton, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Randy Krebs, PT, ATC, CSCS Give Instructions on Safe Pitching for Young Baseball Players

Dr. Mark Chilton, Coach Rodney Bennett and Randy Krebs, PT

On Saturday, February 9th Mid-Maryland Musculoskeletal Institute (MMI) staff members, Dr. Mark Chilton and Randy Krebs, PT, ATC, spoke to over 50 young pitchers at the Frederick Community College Cougar Baseball Pitching Clinic.

At the invitation of FCC Baseball Coach Rodney Bennett, Dr. Chilton, an orthopaedic surgeon, reviewed how the muscles and bones of youngsters are growing rapidly and may be vulnerable to improper pitching technique. In addition he shared his experience of treating pitcher’s injuries and how to avoid them. Dr. Chilton explains, “proper technique and conditioning is important to avoid injury.” Randy Krebs, both a physical therapist and certified athletic trainer, demonstrated proper body mechanics, the importance of warming up before pitching and his experience of successfully rehabilitating pitching injuries.

In his 6th season with an overall record of 149 – 75, Coach Bennett will lead the Cougars as they begin their 2008 Season in March with an impressive pre-season national ranking of 6th in the country FCC Baseball can be contacted at: baseball@frederick.edu

Mid-Maryland Musculoskeletal Institute doctors are Team Physicians to the Frederick Keys, Hood College, Linganore, Thomas Johnson, Tuscarora and Urbana High Schools. The Sports Medicine Program at MMI is available to athletes from weekend warriors to professional athletes of all ages and can be contacted through the Sports Line: 301 694-5040.

For information about educational events contact Quinten Davis at qdavis@mmidocs.com.

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